Table and kit-carrier.



J. W. McELHINNY.

TABLE AND KIT CARRIER. APPLICATIONYFILED NOV-5.1915.

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Patented Sept. 4, 1917.

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J. W. McELHlNNY.

TABLE AND KIT CARRIER.

APPLICATION EILED NOV. 5. 1915.

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TABLE AND KIT CARRIER.

APPLICATION FILED Nov. 5. I915.

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l TED TATE AT bl T IfiEm JOHN W. MOELHIIINY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF T0 WILLIAM M. ROBERTS, 0F OAK PARK, ILLINOIS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 4, 1191?.

Application filed November 6, 1915. Serial No. 59,829.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN W. MCELHINNY, a citizen of the United States, residing in Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Tables and Kit-Carriers, of which the following is a description.

My invention belongs to that general class of devices known as tables and carriers and relates particularly to a combined table and kit carrier for the use of paper hangers, decorators and the like. While I have particularly mentioned paper hangers and decorators, it may of course be used by mechanics engaged in other trades whenever found applicable. The invention has among its obj ects the production of a device of the kind described that is simple, convenient, compact, rigid, durable and satisfactory. It has particularly among its objects the production of an extremely rigid table of more than average size that may be folded in small space for convenience in carrying, and at the same time serve as a convenient carrier for the mechanics tools or kit, as Well as a work table when extended in operative position, which table may be further extended or enlarged for use on such occasions as an even larger table may be desired.

To this end the invention consists in the novel construction, arrangementand combination of parts herein shown and described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device folded for carrying;

Fig. 2 is a similar view of the device partially opened;

Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the table completely opened, with end extensions in place;

Fig. 4 is a top plan view of the table open, with a side extension in place;

Fig. 5 is an end elevation of the table with a side extension in place;

Fig. 6 is a sectional view substantially on line 6, 6 of Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is a' sectional view substantially on line 7, 7 of Fig. 5, with the end extension in place; I

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 8, 8 of Fig. 3;

Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken on line 9, 9 of Fig. 4;

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of one of the fittings, and

Fig. 11 is a sectional view substantially on line 11, 11 of Fig. 1;

Referring to the drawings? The table consists of top parts 1 and 2, suitably hinged together, each part consisting of one or more boards@ The parts 1 and 2 are secured in any suitable manner, the preferred construction being the hinge members 8 and 4, pivoted together at 5, the same being flanged and secured to the parts 1 and2 respectively by bolts 7, plates 6 being arranged on the top face of) the table to prevent the bolts from being drawn through the boards. The boards are ordinarily made somewhat thin in order to afford lightness in carrying, and also since an excessive or considerable thickness of material is not needed in view of the light work done upon a table ofthis kind. "i

Arranged at the free end of each top part is a flanged piece8, 9, part 8 being secured to the under side of the table top. The part is also preferably formed or bent at 10, 11 and 12 (see Fig. 10) to afford a convenient method of attaching the legs. I prefer to place a strip 13Yat the end of each part, as

engagement for the bolts 14 securing flange 8 to the table. These also reinforce the end of the table where the end extensions fit in, as will be more fully described hereafter and prevent the top from Warping.

The legs 15 are shown pivotally secured between parts 10 and 12 by bolts 16, ortheir equivalents forthe purpose, the legs being of sufiicient length so as to fold against the hinge part or adjacent thereto at the center or innerends of the top parts. Toprevent the legs from folding and to make the table rigid when open, I provide braces 17 of any suitable form. In the preferred constructionthese are in two parts pivotally secured at 18 to each other and at 19 to the legs 15, and. at 20 to the adjacent top part of the table. I have shown brackets 21 secured to the top part for conveniently securing the ends at 20. Plates 18', or, equivalents, arranged at the hinged connection 18 between the two parts 17, limit the movement of the braces 17 in open position, so that there is no tendency for the same to swing down past shown, to afford a convenient and durable center, as most clearly shown in Fig. 3, re taining the parts in operative position. I

the center to any great extent. They are preferably formed, however, so that the connection' 18 of the brace slightly past the with tongues 25 (see Figs. 2, 4L and 7) arranged to fit in recess 2i, as shown in Fig. 7, between the flange 8 and the plate 13 at each end of the table.

In case it is desired to have a wider table than the top parts 1 and 2, as for example when working on wider wall paper, I provide an additional side extension 26 which may be detached when not desired. The extension 26 may be made of any suitable material and secured in place in any desired manner. I have shown it made of'eanvas secured to supports 27, which may be of wood or equivalent material. The same is of such size that when the canvas is substantially taut the supports 27 will lie against the ends 9. The same may be secured in place in any desired manner. For this purpose I have shown a bracket or part 28, having a bolt 29 extended therefrom, arranged to be engaged by a thumb nut 30 or the equivalent. A pin 31 (see Figs. 2 and 5) is also arranged on the parts adapted to fit in a hole 33, and prevent the outer end from dropplng, 32 being the hole for the bolt 29 (see F1g. 2).

Any suitable means may be provlded for locking the parts in closed positlon. For this purpose I have shown a catch 34 arranged to engage in a slot or opening 35 in the opposite part. The device is also shown provided with handles 36, by means of WhlCh the same may be carried when folded in going from one job to another. In Fig. 2 I have shown abrush 37, secured in a clip 38, and I have shown the canvas folded and arrangedin one side. It may be mentioned that in addition to the extensions 23, which are shown folded in the case, and the brush and extension 26, that the mechanic may carry his overalls shears, knives, straightedge rollers, etc., in the folded case.

: After the mechanic has used his table and leaves the job he can fold the legs down, as shown in Fig. 2, place the various parts and tools in the carrier, fold the same and lock it. The device then to some extent resembles an ordinary suit-case. I have not shown any means other than the catch for locking the device, but, of course, a padlock or equivalent lock may be employed. The mechanic can then take his board, tools, etc., and conveniently carry them from one place to another, easily setting them up for use in but a moments time. I

It will be noted by referringto Figs. 1

Lease is entirely inclosed by the top together, said flanges extendin parts to the side edges thereof, t e ends bent and 2 that'the center hinge parts 3 and 4 are provided with extensions 40, at each end, so that when the legs are folded the parts, the hinge parts 3 and 4, the ends 9 and legs, and presents a very neat appearance. The device is particularly convenient for use in cities where travel on street cars, or similar conveyances, is necessary, and here it is ordinarily inconvenient, and in .oine'cases impossible to take a board on the car greater than six feet in length. Ordinarily it is desirable to use at least a seven-foot board, and most boards are made this length, and most of the paper hangers, therefore, have to cut off a foot from the boards, making a shorter-board that is already none too long. With my device the table or board when folded is only about 3% feet long, yet the same may be extended to form a board .of seven feet, and by placing on the extensions 23, a nine-foot or longer board 01' table may be had, this depending on the size of the parts. It is possible in addition that the table or board may be made wider for supporting one edge of an extremely wide paper. The decorator further does not have to bother about carrying board supports or legs, or as they' are called, horses, which are cumbersome to carry, and his tools and clothes are securely packed so that he does not have to carry a grip or satchelbesides the table. Many other objects and advantages of the construction herein described will be obvious to those skilled in,the art.

Having thus described my invention, it is obvious that various immaterial modifications may be made in the same without departing from the spirit of my invention; hence I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact form, arrangement, construction and combination of parts hereig shown and described or uses ment1one I claim 1. In a table of the kind combination, a suitable top, consisting of two parts arranged end to end,each pro vided with a downward rojecting flange at each end, the adjacent anges at the meeting ends of said top parts pivotally secured across the inwardly substantially parallel with the side edges, legs secured to the projectlng flanges of the free ends of the top parts, braces con nectingsaid legs with the table top parts,-

said legs of a length to extend adjacent to the center of the top when folded'against the top. I

2. In a table of the kind-described and in combination, a suitable top, consisting of two parts arranged end to end, each provided with a downward rojecting flange at each end, the adjacent described and in anges at the 'meetflanges of the free ends of the top ing ends of said top parts pivotally secured together, said flanges extendin across the parts to the side edges thereof, t e ends bent inwardly substantially parallel. with the sidev edges, legs secured to the projecting parts, braces connecting said legs with t e table top parts, said legs of a length'to extend adjacent to the center of the top when folded against the top and of a width corresponding with the Width of said flanges, whereby when the legs are folded against their respective tops, and edge to edge against each other, the parts will constitute a closed case with the top parts at the sides, the legs at the edges and the flanges at the ends, and means for securing said parts in folded positions. V

, 3. In a table of the kind described and in combination, a suitable top consisting of a plurality of parts, two partsarranged end to end, both parts provided with the projecting flange at each end, the adjacent flanges at the meeting ends of said two parts pivotally secured together, said flanges extending across the two parts to the side edges thereof with the ends bent inwardly substantially flush with the edge of the top part, a pair of legs for each part, having their outer ends pivotally' secured at the free end of the table top part to said inwardly bent ends, means for bracing said legs in an operative supporting position, said legs foldable against the under side of the top part, whereby the table may be folded with the legs edge to edge between the two top parts, detachable top parts of a size to be contained within the folded table, means for securing thetable parts in folded positions, carrying means secured to i said table and means arranged onthe under side of the table top parts for securing tools thereto. 7

'In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JOHN W. MCELHINNY. Witnesses ROY W. HILL, CHARLES I. COBB. 

